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Empower Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Tallahassee, Florida
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 3–13) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule empowertally.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (850) 329-7643
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This way kids are guaranteed to get their workouts a few times a week while you are at work, and it doesn't cut into your evening and into family time.”
“Excellent place for your child to excel and have respect for adults and themselves.”
“Come have fun with us while learning self-defense.”
Other martial arts here
“Having no history in this arena, HaganaH & Kickboxing was a great way for me to break into the martial arts world.”
“Come have fun with us while learning self-defense.”
What students say
“I'm a beginner, very out of shape and overweight and I'm excited to come to class every week (which is saying something because I hate working out).”
“This way kids are guaranteed to get their workouts a few times a week while you are at work, and it doesn't cut into your evening and into family time.”
“Excellent place for your child to excel and have respect for adults and themselves.”
“Fantastic facility - Master Wilbur is gifted at teaching kids the art!”
“Excellent place for your child to excel and have respect for adults and themselves.”
From the reviews
You guys need to check us out. We have several programs that you can sign up for. Come have fun with us while learning self-defense. The instructors make it fun and easy to learn at your speed.
Great atmosphere, great teachers. Very convenient afterschool program, with a van pick up from area schools, taekwondo lesson while in afterschool, homework time, etc. This way kids are guaranteed to get their workouts a few times a week while you are at work, and it doesn't cut into your evening and into family time.
We love the team at Empower! Our kiddo was struggling with ADHD and following directions. After 10 months, he's a determined yellow belt with laser focus. We have fewer disagreements. He walks with pride and determination. HUGE improvement. These skills will last him for the rest of his life. Thank you, Empower!
Our child has attended Empower for several years, since its inception. The instructors are excellent, and it has been a fantastic experience. We have tried several local schools, and I cannot recommend Empower enough.
New to taekwondo? Start at Empower Martial Arts
Empower Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Empower Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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